Defender Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Defender books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Battle Begins
Buy on Amazon1988
Killing Wedge
Buy on Amazon1988
Out of Control
Buy on Amazon1988
Decision Time
Buy on Amazon1988
Entrapment
Buy on Amazon1989
Escape
Buy on Amazon1989
Vengeance
Buy on Amazon1989
Justice Denied
Buy on Amazon1989
Death Grip
Buy on Amazon1989
The Good Fight
Buy on Amazon1990
The Challenge
Buy on Amazon1990
No Survivors
Buy on Amazon1990
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Defender series is publication order: 1. The Battle Begins (1988), 2. Killing Wedge (1988), 3. Out of Control (1988), 4. Decision Time (1988), 5. Entrapment (1989), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Defender series by Jerry Ahern contains 12 books. The series began in 1988 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Defender series is written by Jerry Ahern. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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